A brief analysis of chronic kidney disease plus sleep disorders based on the theory of"Qi circulates around the body"
Chronic kidney disease is a clinical syndrome caused by a variety of diseases,characterized by progressive and irreversible changes in kidney structure and function,gradually progressing to end-stage renal disease.With the development of dialysis technology,the life expectancy of patients with chronic kidney disease has increased,and the systemic complications of patients have attracted more and more attention,among which sleep disorder is more common.Chronic kidney disease plus sleep disorders has a high incidence,and it may increase the risk of complications or accelerate the progression of the disease,with serious impacts on the health and quality of life of patients.Contemporary medical research suggests a close relationship between kidney function and sleep,with potential adverse effects of sleep disorders on kidney function.Hypnotic drugs are used for symptomatic treatment,but long-term use of hypnotic drugs can produce withdrawal reactions and aggravate renal function damage.According to traditional Chinese medicine,chronic kidney disease is located in kidney and involves five viscera.Among them,the theory of"Qi(气)circulates around the body"holds spleen and stomach as the hub of Qi movement,liver and lung as the key,and heart and kidneys as the foundation.The author explores chronic kidney disease plus sleep disorders from the perspective of"Qi circulates around the body",providing new insights for clinical prevention and treatment.
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